Pleasant surprises

Have had a busy week, but had some pleasant surprises. I had made my plans for the week - prepare Bible lessons on Revelation, message for Sunday, cell group lesson, write autobiography Chapter 36.

We received an invitation to go to for buffet lunch at Shangrila. Wow, what a feast! We arrived at 12 noon and did not leave till nearly 3.00 p.m. We were spoilt for choice.

The next day we received a pleasant surprise - one of our grandchildren turned up at the door - just to visit us. Isn't it great to hear her say, "I thought I'd spend some time with you." She spent the whole evening just chatting with us. So thoughtful and kind of her and we were greatly encouraged and blest. Young people today are extremely busy and we were very touched by this visit. She is one who gives of herself to others and the Lord is blessing her.

The next day, we received a phone call from our daughter inviting us to a meal at West Mall. And we had good fellowship over the meal table with the family despite the noise around us. Yes, we enjoyed the meal, and much more important the fellowship round the table - lively conversation and encouraging reports of what has been happening.

Today we had our cell, not a large group - there were only six of us. We celebrated the birthday of one of our members. On the spur of the moment, my wife said to them, 'stay for lunch.' She happened to cook extra fried beehoon. It was a very simple meal that we shared but the fellowship round the meal table was great.

Life is full of pleasant surprises. We thank God for friends and relatives who care. When they see us they smile and show concern. We've been blessed by those who show Christian love.It is not so much the food on the table, as the fellowship and the care and concern shown by people that bring joy to the heart.